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James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert J. Walker :

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Description: Letter primarily concerns reports received from Mexico during the Mexican-American War, and speculates on the whereabous of General Scott and the condition of the army. Buchanan also mentions Harriet, presumably his niece Harriet Lane, who appears to be staying with Walker's family.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1847 August 16.
Call number: mssHM 4710
Creator: Buchanan, James (1791-1868)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Anderson Galleries, Sale 1132 - Joline sale part 3, Lots 479, 480, 500, February 23 and 24, 1915.

James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., to William Kintzing :

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Writing as a senator, Buchanan reports that he was unable to secure the appointment of M.R. Kintzing as a lieutenant in the Marine Corps.

mssHM 23136

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James Buchanan letter to Mr. Walker :

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Buchanan writing as Secretary of State reports that Mr. Robira (presumably Jose Rovira, a representative of the Republic of Yucatan) is now here, requests Walker send his order.

mssHM 39929

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James Buchanan, Wheatland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, letter to William H. Miller :

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In a letter presumably about the 1856 presidential election, Buchanan mentions a visit to his home by George Humes; he also mentions his prospects in several Pennsylvania counties and the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.

mssHM 24702

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James Buchanan, Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C., letter to Charles Pascall :

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Buchanan writes that he has received the memorials from the saddlers and harness makers of Philadelphia but that the Senate is prohibited by the constitution from originating any bill to increase duties on foreign imports. He thinks it would advisable that the memorials or a portion of them be presented in the House, where bills must originate.

mssHM 4711

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James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry F. Slaymaker, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania :

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Buchanan writes as a congressman regarding political parties, Andrew Jackson's presidential prospects. He also discusses a pending bill that would prohibit importation of certain woolen articles, which he plans to vote against unless amended, and expresses opinions on trade and tariffs. Letter includes addressed cover with franking signature.

mssHM 23071

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James Monroe, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry Dearborn :

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Letter discusses the surrender by General William Hull of Fort Detroit to the British during the War of 1812 on August 16. Monroe speculates on the circumstances of the surrender and mentions the probability that James Madison and Albert Gallatin will return to Washington, D.C. after learning of it. Letter is addressed "Dear Sir"; Henry Dearborn identified as recipient in the Papers of James Monroe and in the Writings of James Monroe.

mssHM 23013

James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert J. Walker :

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